Infrastructure & Capital Projects- Senior Cost Manager, ANS

Accenture; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is hiring for a Cost Management lead within the Infrastructure & Capital Projects group in the United States. You will manage major client accounts, drive retention and growth, and lead cost management services including governance, forecasting, and value engineering.

The role requires aBachelor's degree in a related field and at least 10 years of progressive cost management experience, including leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead major client accounts or a portfolio of projects to ensure exceptional service delivery
• Drive client retention, account expansion, and business development for firm growth
• Lead client presentations, negotiations, and fee proposal development and management
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to grow the Cost Management service offering
• Oversee financial performance including revenue tracking, margin analysis, and forecasting
• Lead cost control strategies and guidance in capital planning, procurement, and risk mitigation
• Deliver value engineering and cost-saving recommendations while maintaining quality
• Manage and develop a high-performing team through recruitment, mentoring, and training
• Lead internal QA/QC reviews and continuous improvement efforts
• Champion operational excellence by monitoring KPIs and optimizing processes
• Represent the firm at industry events and act as a senior advisor to reinforce brand leadership

Skills

Client relationship management

Account leadership

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Presentations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because "good enough" builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/infrastructure-capital-projects)

THE WORK

• You’ll serve as the primary lead for major client accounts or a portfolio of smaller projects, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.

• You’ll drive client retention, account expansion, and business development to support overall firm growth.

• You’ll lead client presentations, negotiations, and fee proposal development and management.

• You’ll identify and capitalize on new opportunities to grow the Cost Management service offering.

• You’ll oversee financial performance — including revenue tracking, margin analysis, accounts receivable, and forecasting — to ensure profitability.

• You’ll lead cost control strategies and provide expert guidance in capital planning, procurement, commercial management, and risk mitigation.

• You’ll deliver value engineering and cost-saving recommendations that maintain quality and performance standards.

• You’ll manage and develop a high-performing team through effective recruitment, mentoring, and training initiatives.

• You’ll lead internal QA/QC reviews, post-project evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality and process efficiency.

• You’ll champion operational excellence by monitoring KPIs and optimizing processes to improve performance.

• You’ll represent the firm at industry events and act as a senior advisor, reinforcing the company’s brand reputation and leadership.

$140,000 - $160,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Cost Management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity Data Center Experience preferable

• Certifications (preferred): MRICS, CCP, PMP or equivalent

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